Gene17 Kayaking

Gene17 Kayaking offers whitewater kayaking holidays, vacations, courses and coaching for paddlers seeking to build skills and confidence. Coaching since 2002, the brand runs small-group trips in Slovenia’s Soča Valley, Norway’s Sjoa and Valldal, and Italy’s steep creeks, alongside courses and assessments in the United Kingdom. Its programme supports a range of abilities, from improvers on Class II–III water to advanced paddlers tackling Class IV–V rivers, with each departure designed around a clear progression goal.

Gene17 emphasizes personal instruction, with groups limited to six paddlers and a maximum coach-to-paddler ratio of 1:3. Its coaching team includes Paddle UK Level 5 coaches and specialists in advanced whitewater and Norwegian rivers. Offerings include introductory alpine trips, intermediate and progressive kayaking courses, advanced creeking adventures, one-to-one coaching, and Paddle UK coach and leader training and assessments. The company also provides trip details, guidance to help paddlers choose a suitable level and destination, and booking options that may include deposits.